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I have also received your despatch (unnumbered) of the 13th September, in reference to the resumption of your powers of administration on your return from Fiji—a subject which has already been dealt with by telegraphic communication with this department. I have, &c, Governor the Hon. Sir A. H. Gordon, G.C.M.G., &o. Kimbebley.

No. 8. The Secbetaby of State for the Colonies to His Excellency the Goyeenoe. Sib, — Downing Street, 14th December, 1881. I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt o£ your despatch, No. 69, of the 20th October,, reporting your resumption of the Government of New Zealand. I have, &c, Governor the Hon. Sir A. H. Gordon, G.C.M.G., &c. Kimbeeley.

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